Respirators, which are specially designed air filters worn on the face, can provide some protection. To protect against wildfire smoke particulates, respirators must be properly fitted, tested, and worn. All respirators do not filter gases.
Respirators may only provide some protection and should only be used after first implementing other, more effective methods of exposure reduction:
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